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RJ08 XOB

2008 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XOB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,998 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts have 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,658 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking to outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake will require adjustment soon

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 42,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,184 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,367 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RJ08 XOB is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 XOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ08 XOB registered?

RJ08 XOB is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RJ08 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 XOB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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